I have GOT to stop doing that

So, a few days ago, I commented on a lovely little blog about the sheer madness of couples costumes.

And guess who's getting all dolled up to be matchy-matchy with her boyfriend tonight?

If you guessed me and WG, well, by golly, you were right!

I've seriously got to stop saying that I would "never" do things when days later, there I am doing it. Or years later. Or, you know, whenever...

As far as habits go, I could think of a better one than going back on my "never" statements. I would say that I'll never say never, but hey, here I'll be, two days later telling you that I'll never buy a $600 purse and then bounce right back to show you pictures of my Chanel beauty (oh, lordy, don't tell my bank acocunt I said that).

Still, I'm excited about tonight's Halloween Festivities.

I've spent the day dressed like this:


But tonight, WG and are going to be these two:

...and heads up, I won't be Bristol.

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

Real World Wednesday

Your mission is very, very important. It will make all the difference in your life this week.

One night this week, go to bed half an hour early.

See what a difference getting enough (or close to enough) sleep makes in your life.

A Little Late to Jump on the Wagon

Oh, that wagon is so far down the road, I can't even see it.

Finally, I found NPR on my car radio. This seems ridiculous, as I've known of the station for years and years. Heck, I even pondered a job search there back in my "I'm gonna be a journalist!" days.

But I never could find the darn station on my local FM radio.

WG listens to it regularly and shares his finds with me, but when I ask him for the station numbers, he, mysteriously, could rarely tell them to me. Or if he did, and I tried the station in my neighborhood, all I got was static.

I tried a number of times. I'd go to the NPR website and track down local stations numbers. I would dilligently write down the numbers and promptly lose them by the time I got to the car.

This time, though, I finally did it! I got in the car, plugged the numbers into my pre-programmed stations, and I'm good to go. For the past two days, I've been devouring the newscasts. I've learned about a state bill that will bring more money to public transit. I have gotten caught up on the economic crisis in Argentina. I've listened to an interview with a young pop singer trying to get in touch with her Ukranian roots. Last night, I drove home to the blissfully calm sounds of a pianist doing her best to showcase her art.

So, on the off-chance that you're even later to the wagon than me, give NPR a chance! Go, run, find your local station, write it down, and for heavens' sake, don't lose it!

Real World Wednesday

Your mission, should you choose to accept it...

Enjoy that last bit of fall light before we are plunged into the darkness of winter (that sounds far more drastic than I intended):

1) Turn off the election coverage and go take a walk.
2) Stop updating your facebook status and go breathe some fresh air.

Most importantly, turn off the election coverage. You're only driving yourselves crazy.

Relationships are Like Football

I've been trying so hard to progress the ball towards the goal.

In reality, I need to get off the field and go just throw some passes and play catch and enjoy the ride.

Real World Wednesday

This week's challenge: Prioritizing.

Take our your to-do list, or think through that long list of things you know you have to do but haven't written down yet.

Now, cross off two.

Deux Ans

During the past two years, we have traveled to new places. We have road-tripped and battled airport security. We have stayed in hotels, with relatives and on fold-out sofas. We have eaten in a restaurant where we were served by a member of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. We have feasted on the best of junk food at In 'N' Out, Sonic (Sonic Burger, according to me) and the "famous" Mr. D's.

During the past two years, we have prepared meals for each other. We have shared old favorites, invented recipes, taken risks and enjoyed every moment.

During the past two years, we have learned about each other. We have taken in the basic facts of favorite color (not that mine was hard to discern), favorite drink at Starbucks (more difficult for him, as mine changes on a weekly basis) and salad preferences. We have learned the difficult things like how closely I hold to my family, friends and pets and how much he would like to return, someday, permanently to the Corral.

During the past two years, we have laughed, cried, and argued.

During the past two years, he has helped me learn that the fairy tale version of life I had envisioned for myself is nothing in comparison to the reality God has set aside for me.

During the past two years, I have been free to be my wacky self, never having to hide my tears or the insane things that make me laugh.

During the past two years, he has put up with the loudest cat on the planet and learned to love him and learned to treat his asthma.

During the past two years, we have gotten to be geeks together, playing and talking about video games.

During the past two years, he has been welcomed into my family, and I have begun the process of getting to know his.

During the past two years, we have met each other's friends and allowed them to become interwined with each other.

During the past two years, we have grown as Christians and adapted to the differences in our belief systems.

During the past two years, I have learned that there are some questions I just can't answer yet. I have learned that there are questions he can't ask.

During the past two years, I have learned that it's hard, but it's worth every moment.

During the past two years, I have learned to ask for help and to trust that the help given will in my best interest.

During the past two years, I have learned to trust.

During the past two years, I have learned that the first blush of love is nothing in comparison to a love that has blossomed and grown.

During the past two years, we have loved and been loved.

Here's to two wonderful years and many, many more.

Real World Wednesday

Live from Las Vegas...and fresh from a day spent with my grandmother and aunt on Route 66...

Today's challenge: Call or visit a relative you don't see very often. Remember the elevated spot they (perhaps) once occupied in your life.

Real World Wednesday

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, go pet an animal who needs it.

It's as simple as that. It's been a rough week for pets in my family, a really rough week, and I think that if everyone in the world were to go out and show an animal some affection, then the karmic balance in the world may just be restored for all of us.